Dear ECA Members,
We are pleased to invite you to the combined ECA Industry Association Member Meeting and ECA Consortium Member Meeting, taking place in Helsinki, Finland, on Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April 2026.
This two-day gathering brings together members from across Europe to exchange insights, strengthen collaboration, and shape the next phase of the hypochlorous acid (HOCl) industry.
Why attend
During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to:
• Gain insights into HOCl industry cluster markets and their momentum
• Learn from peer success stories across different application areas
• Contribute to shaping the ECA Industry Association goals for 2026–2027
• Receive updates on the status of biocide registrations and regulatory developments
• Participate in the ECA Industry Association General Assembly
• Connect informally with colleagues from across the European HOCl ecosystem
Practical information
Venues
• Thursday, 16 April 2026
Postitalo
Mannerheiminaukio 1, 00100 Helsinki
link to map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YSXRL76B4uqhDqvc7
• Friday, 17 April 2026
NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa Hotel
link to map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MPiWV17J6cidXTxQ6
Dates: Thursday 16 April – Friday 17 April 2026
The event itself is free of charge.
Please note that food and beverages may be charged separately (~ 100 €).
Accommodation
Some of the event participants have already selected the following hotels for their stay:
• Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
link to map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dqh8DSFDHJD6gA237
• NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa
link to map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MPiWV17J6cidXTxQ6
If you would like enjoy our group booking discounted prices with those hotel reservations, please let us know and we will be happy to help. Otherwise, You may select the hotel of your choice.
Registration
To support event planning, we kindly ask you to confirm your participation by
18 February 2026.
Please confirm attendance by email: info@eca-industry.org
Preliminary Agenda
Thursday, 16 April 2026
10:30–11:00
Welcome & objectives of the meeting
Ville Sarja & Peter Madsen
11:00–12:00
HOCl industry cluster success stories
• Success story 1 – TBD
• Success story 2 – TBD
• Success story 3 – TBD
12:00–13:00
Lunch
13:00–14:00
HOCl industry clusters: momentum & outlook
Panel discussion
14:00–15:15
ECA Industry Association goals for 2026–2027
Interactive group work
15:15–15:30
Coffee break
15:30–16:45
ECA Industry Association General Assembly
16:45–17:00
Closure of Day 1
19:00
Evening programme
Friday, 17 April 2026
08:30–10:00
Status of ongoing applications
Michael Fink / Michael Wick
10:00–10:30
Coffee break
10:30–11:15
Changes to BPRs enabling new use cases
11:15–12:00
Update on efficacy data
Michael Wick
12:00–13:00
Lunch
13:00–14:30
ECHA presentation
ECHA
14:30–15:15
ECA Industry Association update
Ville Sarja
15:15–15:45
Coffee break
15:45–17:00
ECA Consortium General Assembly
(for ECA Consortium shareholders only)
19:00 onwards
Gala dinner for all participants
We look forward to welcoming you to Helsinki for two days of discussion, collaboration, and community building within the HOCl industry.
Warm regards,
Ville Sarja
Chairman of the Board
ECA Industry Association